JOHN ROBERT CRICKS, 44, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at home.  He was born December 7, 1971 in Akron Ohio and worked in the maintenance industry.  His mother, Linda Kay Cricks preceded him in death, along with his aunt Deloris Cricks, his cousin Brad Stapleton, and Jan Schall.

He leaves behind his father, John Robert Lawson of Wayne; five brothers and sisters, Mark Joseph Cricks of Wayne, Theresa Marie Cricks (Rick Followay) of Huntington, W.Va., Larry Edward (Bertha) Cricks, Melinda Kay Cricks (Brad Lambert), and Jimmy Lee Cricks, all of Wayne; seven nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved, Gregory Anthony White, Kristin Rose White, Brittany Ann (Cody) Nance, Ryan Austin Cricks, Tyler Edward Cricks, Emily Paige Cricks, and Xavier Whitley Cricks; a great niece and nephew on the way; special friends Josh Thompson,  Zaiah Rakes, the Stapleton family; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and many good friends.

Private services will be held at a later date.  Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cricks family.